Thamma box office collection: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's horror-comedy surpasses Varun Dhawan's Bhediya

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma has taken the Diwali box office by storm, crossing the Rs 78 crore mark within five days of release. As per early estimates, the film earned Rs 13 crore on Day 5 (Saturday), bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 78 crore, according to NDTV. The film’s occupancy on Hindi screens stood at 19.72 percent on Saturday, reflecting sustained audience interest.

Steady Growth from Day One
Thamma opened to Rs 24 crore on its first day, followed by Rs 18.6 crore and Rs 13 crore in the next two days. The film has already outperformed Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya, which collected Rs 68.99 crore, and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which earned Rs 60.35 crore domestically. This performance positions Thamma as one of the top-performing Diwali releases this year.

Behind the Scenes
Rashmika Mandanna revealed the challenges she faced while shooting the song Tum Mere Na Hue, recovering from a foot fracture. “The doctors had told me three months of bed rest, but I was up and moving around for Chhaava promotions in like 30 days,” she shared with NDTV. Ayushmann Khurrana expressed gratitude to fans on social media, saying, “My family, my late father and the audience have blessed Thamma with love. Don’t be surprised if you come across an overwhelmed me in one of the theatres in the suburbs - I may drop in to say hi and thank you.”

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Maddock Films, Thamma tells the story of a man who turns into a Betal, a vampiric creature, following an eerie encounter with a mysterious woman. The film blends horror and comedy, exploring Indian folklore in a family-friendly narrative. Alongside Khurrana and Mandanna, the movie features Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal, Faisal Malik, Geeta Agrawal Sharma, and Alexx O’Nell, with special appearances by Nora Fatehi, Malaika Arora, Sathyaraj, Abhishek Banerjee, and a cameo by Varun Dhawan, linking it to the Horror-Comedy Universe.

Social Media Buzz
Audiences have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the film, calling it a “perfect Diwali watch” and a “total crowd-pleaser.” Early viewers highlighted the mix of humor, horror, and emotion, with Rashmika receiving special mention for her natural performance. Ayushmann was lauded for seamlessly balancing comedy and fear, while Paresh Rawal’s comic timing added levity to the spookier scenes.

The film’s music and background score have been well received for amplifying both tension and humor. According to NDTV, the solo release across 4,000 screens nationwide benefited from the lack of major competition, allowing strong word-of-mouth to drive steady collections. Fans have praised the director for maintaining the signature Maddock balance between scares and laughter.